Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam dam
Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam
Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam, located in Borden, New York, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreational purposes. Constructed in 1973, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans a length of 235 feet, creating a storage capacity of 119 acre-feet. Situated on TR-ELK CREEK, the dam has a maximum discharge rate of 35 cubic feet per second and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 500 feet.
While the hazard potential of Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam is rated as low, the condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated." Despite being state regulated and inspected, the last recorded inspection date dates back to 1977. The risk assessment for this dam is classified as moderate, indicating a need for proactive risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts who frequent the area.
Given its age and lack of recent inspections, stakeholders may consider advocating for updated assessments and emergency action plans to meet current guidelines and mitigate potential risks. The recreational value of Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam makes it a valuable asset, but ongoing maintenance and monitoring are essential to safeguard both public safety and the surrounding ecosystem.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscarora Creek Above South Addison Ny | 737 cfs | → |
| Cowanesque River At Elkland | 802 cfs | → |
| Cowanesque River At Westfield | 213 cfs | → |
| Canisteo River At West Cameron Ny | 910 cfs | → |
| Cowanesque River Near Lawrenceville | 1,590 cfs | → |
| Tioga River At Lindley Ny | 59 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Tompkins River
- Ives Run
- Hills Creek State Park
- Colton Point State Park
- Leonard Harrison State Park
- Lamoka Baptist Camp
Track Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam
Where does the data for Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Cotterill Recreational Pond Dam.